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Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship 2027: Applications Now Open
Applications are now open for the 2027 cohort of the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship. Hosted by the Dunin-Deshpande Innovation Centre (DDQIC) at Queen’s University in Canada, this free, fully virtual eight-month program equips African students and recent graduates with the skills, mentorship, resources, and funding opportunities needed to turn entrepreneurial ideas into…
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Thousands of African Miners at Risk: Can Technology Put an End to Illegal Mining?
Across the African Continent, thousands of miners and the communities around them face daily risks of pit collapses, toxic exposure, violence, and exploitation. Photo Credit: Stock Photo
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Weak Laws Mean Africa Will Always Be a Consumer of Foreign Technology
Today, the African Continent is a huge consumer of foreign Technology. This dependance is costs the continent over $100 Billion Dollars annually in lost revenue, strangulates development, job creation, and ultimately depicts the African Nation as a dumping ground for Low grade and sub-quality technology products. Photo Credit:Stock Photos
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Bill Gates Commits US$1 Billion to AI That Speaks African Languages
Bill Gates has warned that artificial intelligence could be either a “great equalizer” or a force that widens the world’s inequality gap. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds / AFP / Getty Images)
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Swarovski Foundation Creatives for Our Future 2026: Apply Now for a €20,000 Grant, Mentorship & Global Support
The programme identifies and accelerates emerging talent aged 21–30 whose creative work drives progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Successful participants each receive a €20,000 grant, tailored one-on-one mentorship, educational masterclasses, industry networking, and access to high-level events. Photo Credit: Svarovski Foundation
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New Prostate Cancer Laser Therapy Offers Promising Hope Beyond Traditional Treatments
A groundbreaking laser treatment for prostate cancer is delivering encouraging early outcomes at a major London hospital, marking the first time this technology has been used within the NHS. Photo Credit: BBC.com
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Call for Applications: Green Africa Associates SDGs Innovations Fellowship 2026
The Green Africa Associates Programme is open to young Africans aged 18 to 35 who show a clear passion for innovation, green entrepreneurship, and sustainable development.
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MTN Nigeria Surges Past 100 Million Subscribers as Market Share Hits 51.76%
The milestone coincides with rising demand for data and digital services. Mobile GSM internet subscriptions stood at around 157 million, with broadband subscriptions reaching approximately 124.4 million and a penetration rate of about 57.4%. Photo Credit: MTN
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Mastercard Foundation Scholarships 2026 for Africans: How to Apply
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is one of the largest and most impactful scholarship initiatives focused on Africa. It supports academically talented young people particularly those facing financial, social, or other barriers who show strong leadership potential and a commitment to giving back to their communities and the continent. Photo Credit: MasterCard Foundation
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Sandbox Africa Hackathon 2026: Build Practical Tech Solutions and Compete for ₦10 Million in Cash Prizes
This competition challenges participants to move beyond pure ideas and deliver working prototypes that solve real-world problems across software, artificial intelligence, robotics, embedded systems, and hardware. Photo Credit: Sandbox Africa
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Japan – Africa Youth Program 2026 for African Animation Professionals (Fully Funded Japan Visit)
the Japan-Africa Youth Program is an international exchange initiative promoted by Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and implemented by JICE (under commission from the African Union Commission).
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Kenya and Italy Deepen Digital Partnership to Accelerate Konza Technopolis Development
Kenya is seeking to deepen its digital cooperation with Italy as the two countries explore new opportunities to accelerate the development of Konza Technopolis and expand digital infrastructure across the country. Photo Credit: Wanja Kingsley
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Egypt Emerges New Battle Front in US-China AI Rivalry with Big Tech Fighting for African dominance
The global battle for artificial intelligence dominance is moving deeper into Africa, with Egypt emerging as the new battle field in the Technology rivalry between the United States and China. Photo Credit: Collage Photo
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Former Palantir Vice President Todd Stiefler joins Terra Industries
Todd was previously Vice President Enterprise at WHOOP where he led B2B growth across government, defense and corporate wellness, among other categories. Photo Credit: Terra Industries
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STAR ⭐20-year-old Nigerian Inventor Develops AI-Powered Smart glasses to help Blind people navigate independently
STAR ⭐ Nigerian Inventor Khalifa Aminu, a 20-year-old self-taught inventor from Kano, Nigeria, has developed an AI-powered smart glass designed to help visually impaired people detect obstacles, navigate independently, and stay connected to caregivers. Photo Credit: SEEDUFY TECH STAR ⭐ AFRICA
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Codar Launches a 50 Million Tech Scholarship for 100 Africans
Codar has Launched its flagship 50 Million Tech Scholarship Initiative to train and empower the next generation of African tech talent. Photo Credit: Codar Africa Programme Flyer
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Applications open for AU-EU Youth Action Lab Grants in African Innovation and Entrepreneurship 2026
The programme is providing a significant opportunity for eligible youth initiatives to secure support for projects that address global challenges or strengthen the environment for young entrepreneurs.
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Standard Chartered Launches Women in Tech Accelerator To Empower & Scale Female Impact-Driven Startups
The programme, delivered in collaboration with Cairo-based think tank and consultancy Entlaq and US-based venture capital firm Village Capital, continues the bank’s commitment through the Standard Chartered Foundation aimed at equipping women-led, technology-enabled startups with the skills, networks, and capital needed to grow. Photo Credit: Standard Chartered
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Terra Industries appoints Former SpaceX Director Ben MacWilliams, Vice-President of Strategy
Terra Industries, a Nigerian defense technology firm has named Ben MacWilliams as its Vice President of Strategy to support growth into additional markets. Photo Credit: Terra Industries CEO Nathan Nwachuku’s LinkedIn Post
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Do You Know The World’s Highest Paid Robotics Engineer is a Black Man from Africa?
Silas Adekunle is a standout Nigerian-British robotics engineer and entrepreneur whose achievements have drawn global headlines and gained huge attention around the World. At age 26, Silas Adekunle became the World’s Highest Paid Robotics Engineer in 2018. 🇳🇬 Silas Adekunle was born around July 1991 in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, Adekunle moved to the United…
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Terra Industries Signs Commercial Surveillance Deal With Promethean Resources to Secure Nigeria’s Mining Assets
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African Development Bank and UNDP Launch Free AI Training Hub for African Government and Public Servants
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Nigerian Court Dismisses $25 Million Privacy Claim Against Meta, Ruling Case “Built on Nothing”
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